San Francisco Course Format Information
A choice of English course formats:
Private lessons (1 teacher per client)
The language program is based entirely on individual lessons. The instructor's attention is focused entirely on you, the client, and allows the lessons to be targeted to your specific goals and learning needs. Private lessons also allow the teaching methods to be adapted to the learning style and pace at which you can most effectively learn. This ensures that you make the maximum progress in a short period of time.
Shared Lessons™ (4 students per teacher)
Lessons take place in small groups of a maximum of 4 clients per teacher. The Shared Lessons™ provides a high level of individual attention within a small, dynamic learning unit. The very small group means that the instructor is able to address fully the linguistic needs of each client.
Fluency Practice Workshop (8-12 students per teacher)
Some courses include a daily teacher-led Fluency Practice Workshop. These usually take place in groups of 8 to 12 clients of different levels to reflect the real-world situations you will encounter. The daily workshops are designed to promote active expression in English. They focus on a variety of aspects of the language and include, for example, pronunciation, presentations, role playing, lectures, and debates.
Masterclass™
This class allows for a guided self-learning and provides extra support to help clients with difficult linguistic points. The teacher, in charge of a maximum of a 12 clients, sets learning projects which he/she monitors on a one-on-one basis for five to ten minutes at a time. The teacher thus acts as a catalyst for individual study.
